Lucy Thornton

Lucy Thornton is a seasoned journalist with nearly three decades of experience at the Daily Mirror, primarily covering the Yorkshire region. Her career has focused on crime reporting and human interest stories, including high-profile cases like the Claudia Lawrence disappearance and assisted dying controversies. She's known for investigative pieces that blend regional insights with national relevance, such as her coverage of a Motor Neurone Disease patient's Dignitas-assisted death which sparked police investigations. Thornton's work frequently involves sensitive topics, demonstrated by her exclusive access to grieving families and law enforcement sources.